Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,950 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Reno earn between $53,710 and $73,210.
- $39K10th
- $54K25th
- $63KMedian
- $73K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,770 | $5,064 | $29.22 |
| Median | $62,910 | $5,242 | $30.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,710 | $4,476 | $25.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,210 | $6,101 | $35.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Reno earn about the same as the Nevada average ($59,570) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $60,770 | $62,910 | $39,180 | $76,950 | 40 |
| Nevada | $59,570 | $60,450 | $39,180 | $75,920 | 110 |
| United States | $52,370 | $48,580 | $34,770 | $74,400 | 13,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary after taxes in Reno
On the average salary of $60,770, a single filer in Reno takes home about $51,009 a year, or $4,251 a month and $1,962 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $60,770 buys what about $60,160 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in nearby metro areas
- Sacramento, CA$57,520
- Yuba City, CA$43,290
- San Francisco, CA$60,360
- Fresno, CA$63,560
- San Jose, CA$64,620
- Boise, ID$40,320
Highest-paying cities for motorcycle mechanics
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,280).
- Portland, OR$69,280
- New York, NY$64,860
- San Jose, CA$64,620
- Fresno, CA$63,560
- Seattle, WA$62,810
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Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Reno: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Reno?
$29.21 an hour on average, and $30.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Reno?
About $51,009 a year ($4,251 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,770. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($52,370).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3052; area Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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